San Francisco 49ers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

George Kittle News / 49ers Webzone / October 11

49ers announce update on George Kittle's game status vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers provided an update on All-Pro tight end George Kittle's status ahead of today's Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Final Injury Report for 49ers-Seahawks: Will Nick Bosa, Zach Charbonnet Play?

The San Francisco 49ers are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Seattle Seahawks in a Week 5 NFC West showdown. San Francisco enters Sunday’s game with a 4-0 record after defeating the Denver Broncos at home in Week 4.

Brock Purdy News / Viral Sports News / October 11

49ers’ Brock Purdy Gets Historic News Before Seahawks Game

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, quarterback Brock Purdy has established himself as one of the most efficient and productive players in the league through the opening weeks of the 2026 season.

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The 'QB season rushing-TD leaders' quiz

In NFL history, a quarterback has rushed for eight or more touchdowns in a season 38 times. How many of the 38 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL QB rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 11

Kyle Shanahan Says 49ers DC Raheem Morris Has Made One Change to the Team’s Defense

Ever since Kyle Shanahan took over as the San Francisco 49ers’ head coach in 2017, defense has been a trademark of the team. Whenever it has played well, and especially whenever it has been a Super Bowl contender, its defense has led the way.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

San Francisco 49ers News / EssentiallySports / October 11

Former NFL Player Defends Brock Purdy Against Criticism by Claiming Tom Brady & Peyton Manning Were System QBs

In the NFL, no quarterback wants to be dubbed a “system QB”: someone who relies heavily on specific offensive schemes and surrounding talent. But San Francisco 49ers’ Brock Purdy, who was drafted 262nd and was the final pick in the 7th round of the 2022 NFL Draft, has been stuck with a bad rep of being “Mr.

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 11

49ers Release Veteran Pass Rusher Ahead of Matchup Against Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers have suffered a number of injuries so far this season, and their defensive line has been hit the hardest by these injuries. They have been without Nick Bosa, Mykel Williams, Sam Okuayinonu, CJ West and Alfred Collins, which has left them thin up front.

Matt Judon News / 49ers Webzone / October 10

49ers release veteran D-lineman ahead of Seahawks clash

The San Francisco 49ers announced several roster moves on Saturday, a day before their Week 5 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. However, one move that the team did not announce appeared on the NFL transaction report: the release of veteran defensive lineman Matthew Judon.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 10

49ers Activate DE Mykel Williams To Play In Week 5; Latest On WRs Mike Evans, Christian Kirk

OCTOBER 10: As expected, the 49ers officially announced this afternoon that they have activated Williams from the reserve/physically unable to perform list.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Mykel Williams News / 49ers Webzone / October 10

49ers announce roster moves ahead of big game in Seattle, activate Mykel Williams

The San Francisco 49ers announced the following roster moves on Saturday ahead of a big game on Sunday against the Seattle Seahawks. Activated DL Mykel

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 10

The One Attribute That 49ers QB Brock Purdy Has Over Elite Quarterbacks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is again making headlines in the mainstream media. This time it's mostly praise, which is well deserved. Through four games, Purdy has thrown for 1,007 yards, 11 touchdowns, and just one interception.

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The 'Rushing TDs by active NFL WRs' quiz

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 10

Kyle Shanahan declares how Dre Greenlaw has energized 49ers

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has never hidden his appreciation for Dre Greenlaw. But the linebacker brings something to the defense that goes beyond his ability to make plays.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 10

5 Matchups That Could Decide 49ers vs. Seahawks

The San Francisco 49ers Week 5 clash with the Seattle Seahawks could end up defining who wins the NFC West at the end of the season. If the 49ers want to win, they are going to need to dominate a few particular matchups.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 10

Kyle Shanahan reveals something 49ers QB Brock Purdy must do against Seahawks

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy put together an impressive third-quarter touchdown drive against the Denver Broncos last week. But even with the offense finding the end zone, head coach Kyle Shanahan saw something he wanted his quarterback to clean up.